Action from the game that had to be replayed between Cambridge City Ladies and Cambridge United Ladies, the match was played at Mildenhall. Charlotte Gillies of City is tackled by Carrie Bennett. Picture: Keith Jones

Cambridge City Ladies launched a complaint over an ineligible player following their defeat to Cambridge United WFC in the FA Women’s Cup first round replay, according to a statement from the U’s.

United beat City 2-0 in the replay held at their home ground in Recreation Way, Mildenhall, after the result of the initial match, which City won, was voided after a complaint, made by the U’s, about the pitch size at Trinity Old Field was upheld.

The complaint about the unnamed player – which stretched back to the proceeding rounds too – was dismissed by the FA, according to the statement.

It read: “Following on from our FA Women’s Cup First Round replay on Sunday, we were disappointed to learn that our opponents, Cambridge City Ladies, had lodged a complaint against us with the FA.

“The complaint was in relation to an allegation that we had fielded an ineligible player. Not only in this round of the FA Cup but in previous rounds as well.

“We have been reassured that the FA have found no wrongdoing or breach of any rules of regulations by Cambridge United WFC and all players playing in the matches in question were correctly registered in line with the FA and all competition rules.

“The FA have dismissed this complaint.

“As a club we pride ourselves on following and abiding by competition rules. This ensures integrity of all competitions entered and demonstrates compliance and respect for the higher authority imposing these rules.

“We will now look forward to focusing our attention towards playing Oxford United WFC on Sunday 2 December, in the next round of the SSE FA Women’s Cup.”

The News have contacted the FA for comment, while City Ladies say a statement will be made later in the week.